I also use v.v and @.@
601 2018-08-17 03:04:25
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
602 2018-08-17 01:07:17
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
that it is obvious x.x
603 2018-08-17 00:09:39
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Our opinion is suspect because we've seen both
604 2018-08-16 07:11:11
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,478 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Because Apollo loosely ties to he other series.
I sneak these in all the time - some more glaring than others
605 2018-08-13 07:31:42
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,478 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
The Apollo
606 2018-08-11 20:53:14
Re: Maiden and other stuff (52 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Edit: Master needs a 2nd Ed. too, but only syntax/editing clean up. Just glanced through the first few pages. So many repeat words and what not. Wouldn't change a thing about the plot/structure
607 2018-08-07 01:21:22
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
on the fence with this one too... I can throw compelling arguments at each choice ![]()
608 2018-08-03 20:07:04
Re: (Plan8 Slaves) - Rayner Jamie Ye (34 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
also, re: "a few Nerthus months" just to clarify...
Imagine that a "Camite hour is 55 minutes" compared to Earth.
"a few Camite hours" / "a few Earthling hours" -> in the end, it's a still a few. Putting the name says exactly 55 minutes or exactly 60 then it's blended with "approximately" (a few).
Hope I managed to convey all this in that tiny box
609 2018-08-03 20:03:38
Re: (Plan8 Slaves) - Rayner Jamie Ye (34 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I didn't find it too much information really, just lack of impetus / progression
610 2018-08-02 06:06:17
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Next on my hitlist... make it through any one Transformers movie. Maybe Austin Powers if I can find it
611 2018-08-02 06:04:59
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Actually, you inspired me to finish watching it... I'd been stuck in the first 30 minutes and would probably not have remembered to watch the rest. Then you were discussing it and I was thinking oh ya, Disney might yank it soon. Guess I better finish
612 2018-08-02 05:01:01
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
You've really taken a dislike to Last Jedi huh
*** SPOILERS ***
I still think if they were gonna kill off Luke they might as well have him die in the final battle. My friend observes that the way they did it means Luke goes out on his own terms - no one gets to kill him or rush him.
Ok, good and proper - go ahead.
a) Look at me! I sit on rocks and turn into pixie-dust!
b) Or I could go poof after single-handedly owning the bad guys.
One of these options looks better on paper.
613 2018-07-29 06:59:38
Re: How to create a compelling character who is supposed to be all good? (22 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
This is going to be tricky. Normally compelling characters had flaws. How do you write a compelling flawless character?
First thing that comes to mind is he could be flawed at close relationships despite (or because of) being sinless. For example, maybe there's a prominent woman in his life that he can't bring himself to marry because he sees himself falling the way of lust of the flesh. Or he's just cool to her because he can't think on those levels and we see her increasing frustration with this until she gives up and leaves and he is left with regrets.
Could go the self-doubt route that seems baked into the central story
614 2018-07-28 07:03:06
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,478 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
from your description, sounds delineated to me
615 2018-07-26 23:53:41
Re: The Colorless Dragon Thread (354 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
oh ho, look who showed up
616 2018-07-26 01:23:10
Re: I hope this is okay to post here (15 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
This is a great idea. borrowing
617 2018-07-23 07:01:11
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,478 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
One vision per chapter is a huge commitment... you'll find yourself amidst a good event streak and have to interrupt it with a vision.
It's also a lot of real estate in terms of name scroll
recommend you simply sprinkle the visions as you see fit rather than stick to a one-per-chapter rule
618 2018-07-20 01:48:58
Re: WIP: Exile in Time (29 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
@Amy I've only read one of those (plus this one) because I'm slow... but I can mostly follow ok
619 2018-07-18 11:40:48
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
...and cut way back on exclamation marks
I use way too many exclamation marks. My old editor once said "A dozen per book is about right". I'm probably north of three times this limit. But my characters tend to shout and scream a lot, and it feels awkward to write:
Bob screamed, "Fire."
or
"I hate you." Bob punched the wall
620 2018-07-18 01:04:45
Re: Addressing other characters? (8 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
That particular scene has Paul in it, so I'm tempted to say "yes"
621 2018-07-15 19:42:53
Re: WIP: Exile in Time (29 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
It's an interesting view... I can't even visualize how it would look without the humour - would be an entirely different story. Not sure the reader approached it in the right mindset
622 2018-07-14 22:41:32
Re: Groups languish (24 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
@Debbie: You don't need those elements to join the group. All genre are welcome
623 2018-07-12 06:27:05
Re: Oh no! What should I do? (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
with fewer centres of attention I can now spot an extraneous "Rachel" in chapter 3, so this is progress.
Re Layout:
-Your approach of giving Aedre the chapter 3 spot makes sense but it's a bit of a downer for Noomy. On the other hand I visualized this with Noomy in chp 3 but then it felt scattered. I'll fill out this thought a bit more once I hit chp 6
-I don't remember Sharr
-Only 3 Yufu's. What about 18... can that be Yufu? What about Yamdar -- Does he need POV or is there a way to make Yufu be his narrator? (I don't say this only because. Instead, visualize Star Wars trying to tell Jabba POV. The casual reader might ask, 'can this be told from Han or Leia POV?'. Of course I say this in ignorance of Yamdar's greater role.
624 2018-07-10 09:56:36
Re: Oh no! What should I do? (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Noomy is heads & above the strongest character in the above list. Aedre is really going to have to bask in the spotlight to not get outshone by her. I mean she's kind of wind in the willows until she develops the gumption to quit her job where the guy's mistreating her. So when you juxtapose her to Yufu or Noomy, it will really stand out.
That said, your overview looks like a stronger story
Structurally, it's better that Nabi doesn't die off-screen. If you can't get her + Aedre + Bhaltair in the same area for her to die, consider having a hitman do the job on Bhaltair's behalf, or, even Nabi make the final transmission to Aedre just before the end. If you use the final transmission bit it's hard to get her killed off with finality - we'll be stuck thinking maybe she escaped after the screen went dark
Depending on your story's needs, you might have Aedre sent somewhere worse than a brothel because Noomy already has that part licked. Wait... what's worse than a brothel?? Hmm... they make her be a nurse in a place quarantined with contagious disease that is only a matter of time before she contracts it. (Maybe this disease turns people into Noirplasts?), If you keep the brothel part for her, just bear in mind Noomy will be far ahead of her (in the sex-slave trade) by the time she ends up there, so what new does she bring to the concept?
625 2018-07-10 09:42:41
Re: Oh no! What should I do? (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Bear in mind, if you re-use the existing chapters, no one will get the new-work notifications